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TSD Custom Pickleball Paddles is the future of the fastest growing sport in America. Using advanced materials and breakthroughs in design, TSD challenges traditional off the shelf paddles. By enabling each player to design the perfect paddle for their game, TSD gives athletes new confidence to perform their best.

Featured paddles

Core: Polymer / Surface: Composite
Price: $75.00

Athena pickleball paddle is made for players who want a very light extra long handled one with a lot of whip and power and that’s all sweet spot.

Core: Nomex / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos B Special Edition combines a powerful 10.5mm Nomex core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface, delivering explosive pop, maximum spin, and precise control

Core: Nomex / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos 2 B Special Edition pairs a crisp 10.5mm Nomex core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for explosive power, maximum spin, and controlled precision.

Core: Polymer / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos H Special Edition blends a 16mm polymer core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for the ultimate balance of power, control, and spin.

Core: Polymer / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Chaos H Special Edition pairs a 16mm polymer core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for a soft, controlled feel with added spin and reliable power.

INSIDER INFORMATION PADDLE COMPANIES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW: THE TRUTH ABOUT PICKLEBALL PADDLES

Historically, paddle manufacturers have been selling you paddles that are easy and cheap for them to produce. Then they tell you a story about how “it’s the best paddle ever for you”.
We’re going to teach you how YOU can decide what’s best for YOU AND YOUR GAME.

Here’s the most basic information you need to make your first, and most important, decision when choosing your paddle.

What`s in your paddle?

SO, now you are armed with the truth about paddles!

Hooray for you! You are now ready to get rid of all those “not-so-good guesses” taking space in your bag and replace them with an educated decision that will improve your game, raise your confidence and make your overall pickleball experience even better!   Can’t wait to see you on the courts!

Third Shot Drop BLOG

Understanding the ‘Re-Establishment’ Rule
December 23 2025

Understanding the ‘Re-Establishment’ Rule

Pickleball rules are full of quirks. And no technicality causes more tiffs or challenges than the “re-establishment” rule. Pros hate getting called for it. You’re probably not getting called for it enough.

Cornering the Ball: The Simple Fix for Popped-Up Dinks
December 21 2025

Cornering the Ball: The Simple Fix for Popped-Up Dinks

Ever notice how the pros make the game look like it’s moving at .5 speed? There’s nothing slow about their play; they’ve just mastered a principle that puts them one step ahead on nearly every shot. It’s called “cornering the ball” — and it’s the difference between hitting measured, intentional shots at the kitchen line and reaching to stab at that inevitable pop-up.

Target Practice: Your New Kitchen Line Plan of Attack
December 16 2025

Target Practice: Your New Kitchen Line Plan of Attack

Knowing when to attack at the kitchen line is a critical skill as you face better and better opponents. But knowing where to attack is what separates good attempts from points scored. PPA pro Eric Roddy is an assassin in the short game. It’s not because he’s the most skilled or powerful player out there; it’s because he knows when to go on offense — and how to hit every shot with intention.

The New Rules for Beating Bangers
December 14 2025

The New Rules for Beating Bangers

Unless you’re new here, you should already know the golden rule for beating bangers at their own game: use their power against them. Zane Navratil doubles down on this mantra in a new video, stressing the point to the max: "If you start out with the mentality of slowing down the banger, you've already lost to the banger."

From Our Members

Testimonial from Sally
July 18 2023

Testimonial from Sally

Hi Jack!

I just want to let you know I haven't forgotten about you and returning the demo paddles. We've had a lot of rain here in Michigan but have been able to get out to try the paddles a few times just the same. My daughter and I definitely will each be ordering paddles and my brother as well...

Testimonial from Ed
April 04 2023

Testimonial from Ed

Jack

Thanks for the upgrade allowance.

The Chaos H Special Edition with Polymer Core and carbon fiber diamond weave surface has made a significant difference in my game.

Testimonial from Lawrence
February 27 2023

Testimonial from Lawrence

Jack this is Lawrence from Florida. I used the new Kratos H Special Edition paddle all morning. The carbon fiber diamond weave is incredible.